Seetharama Raju

Seetharama Raju

Year: 1999

Runtime: 166 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Y. V. S. Chowdary

ActionDrama

Two devoted brothers share a deep bond, but the longstanding rivalry between the families of Sitaiah and Basava Raju erupts into violence, culminating in Sitaiah’s murder. Fueled by grief and loyalty, Ramaraju embarks on a determined quest for vengeance against his foes and restores his family’s honor.

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1

Seenu is stabbed and flees to safety

Seenu is stabbed by Babji, Basavaraju's son, and escapes toward Chinna Ogirala for safety. The police intervene and caution both villages to maintain peace, setting the stage for a fragile truce.

immediately after stabbing Pedda Ogirala border
2

Basavaraju scorches the family portrait and asserts authority

Basavaraju angrily scolds his father's portrait, blaming it for an affair with Seetayya and Ramaraju's mother. He also praises his uncle's portrait for sacrifice, underscoring the feud's reverence for lineage.

shortly after stabbing Pedda Ogirala
3

Seetu pledges protection and takes Seenu to the hospital

Seetayya promises to protect Seenu and explains Basavaraju's land theft. He then escorts Seenu to the hospital, establishing a direct link between the conflict and Seenu's safety.

soon after Seetayya's village, hospital
4

Police brief Seetayya on the border quarrel

Police inform Seetayya about Basavaraju and Chanti's quarrel and the rising tension near the village border. Seetayya and Ramaraju reach the border to warn Basavaraju to curb the violence.

shortly after village border
5

Ramaraju confronts Chanti for insult to his mother

Ramaraju confronts Chanti for insulting his mother, and the clash draws in more security as the police struggle to separate the feuding factions. The feud intensifies at the border.

same day village border
6

Basavaraju asserts control over relationships and marriage

Basavaraju reprimands the family dynamics, insisting that Chanti remain single and pushing his advantage. The tension persists as both sides maneuver for leverage.

after Pedda Ogirala
7

Satya arrives, bringing a glimmer of hope through marriage

Ramaraju's fiancée Satya arrives in the village, and the family welcomes the union. The prospective marriage injects warmth into a volatile feud, offering a potential path to peace.

before Holi Pedda Ogirala
8

Holi aftermath fuels renewed violence

After the Holi festival, Chanti beats several workers who support Seetayya's family, reigniting violence. The assault underscores how loyalties still fuel the village conflict.

after Holi farms
9

Sumathi falls in love with Seenu

Sumathi, Ramaraju's sister, falls for Seenu, complicating loyalties within the extended family. Relationships now intersect with the political divide, further entangling the feuding clans.

after village
10

Arranged marriage schemes and shifting plans

Narayana Rao informs Seetayya about Gowri's marriage prospects, and Seetayya orders the arrangement of Gowri's marriage. Basavaraju tries to manipulate the match for his own ends, turning the wedding into a battleground for power.

midpoint Seetayya's home
11

Babji attacks the wedding venue

Babji arrives at the wedding venue and attempts to shoot Ramaraju, triggering chaos. During the attack, Kumar is killed, marking a violent turn in the proceedings.

pre-wedding wedding venue
12

Seetayya defeats Babji; Seenu is wounded

Seetayya confronts Babji, and the assault ends with Babji dying after being shot; Seenu is wounded and later discharged from hospital. The confrontation demonstrates Seetayya's willingness to act decisively against threats.

shortly after hospital
13

Reconciliation and shifting wedding trajectories

Seetayya and Ramaraju seem to mend their bond as the marriage plans unfold. Satya decides to step back from the alliance, while Gowri's path advances with explanations about family history and duty. The dynamics of the two households begin to tilt toward reconciliation.

after village
14

Temple showdown and Seetayya's death

In a climactic sequence at the temple, Basavaraju, Chanti, and their grandmother trap Seetayya and Ramaraju. Seetayya dies holding Ramaraju's hand, sacrificing himself to protect his brother. The violent confrontation leaves the village reeling from the loss.

climax temple
15

Final revenge and closure

After Seetayya's death, Basavaraju and Chanti attempt to cover their crimes, but Ramaraju returns to confront them. He kills the henchmen, retrieves Seetayya's son, and completes a ritual of vengeance, signaling the feud's end and the potential renewal of the merged villages.

final Basavaraju's house

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